Champ Gives Up Title Rather Than Being Stripped Of Them
Due To Positive Cocaine Test
Tyson Fury
British boxing champ, Tyson Fury, has
relinquished his WBO and WBA boxing titles, after testing
positive for cocaine. Months prior, Fury lost his IBF title,
due to a rematch clause with boxer Wladimir Klitschko, the
former world champion he defeated in a rousing November 2015
match. The fight was amazing. However, Fury has fallen into
the cocaine trap other champions have such as his namesake,
Mike Tyson and fellow Brit, Ricky Hatton.
Boxers take punishment in the ring and it
can result in depression. In failed attempts at escaping the
pain, boxers have turned to cocaine. However, cocaine only
makes their problems worse. While I do not encourage boxers
to take cocaine, I am not going to judge them either, as
they are clearly in pain and suffering from concussive
issues that can lead to depression. I covered this subject
almost three years ago on January 22, 2014 in
How To Reap
The Benefits Of Boxing While Avoiding The Pitfalls
and again on February 27, 2016 in
Boxers And Brain
Injuries.
Tyson Fury (left) and Wladimir
Klitschko (right)
I've often wondered about the pain boxers
endure in the ring. Boxers don't publicly cry when they are
hurt, but they must be in pain. Punches to the face and body
shots are humanly painful. However, more has to be done
regarding creating awareness for boxers on the dangerous of
drugs, how to properly address health problems from the ring
and pain management, as due to the strength and stamina they
possess, boxers often think they are invincible.
It is a part of their job title to think,
train and fight like they are invincible. It helps them win.
However, at the end of the day, boxers must remember they
are human and need proper care. Don't shrug off health
concerns, believing you are too tough to be wounded. At some
point or another, everyone is hurt in life. It's called
being human. Take care of yourselves, both mentally and
physically. I wish you good mental and physical health.
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